CODY SANTOS / WHITE BELT SERIES /STARTING OVER AGAIN

What happens when you step away from the cage, life takes over, and you decide to start all over again from the absolute beginning? ​Over a decade ago, Cody Santos was stepping into the cage as an MMA fighter. But as the years rolled by, the realities of life—work, family, and daily responsibilities—took center stage, putting his competitive athletic journey on hold. Now, Cody is embarking on an entirely new chapter: a humble, grounding journey into the world of Jiu-Jitsu. ​In this episode, Robin Fujimura sits down with Cody to talk about the mental and physical shift of leaving the ego at the door, starting from scratch, and the challenge of balancing real-life responsibilities with elite-level training. ​With July rapidly approaching, Cody is putting everything on the line as he prepares to step onto the biggest stage in the sport: the World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship. This isn't just about winning a medal; it's about proving that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.